I asked some of my friends living in Flushing on where to get the best
steamed buns. They would say, “Joe’s Shanghai”. So, I made some
preliminary research and found that this restaurant has received food
reviews from the New York Times, Time Out Magazine Eat & Out, Travel
and Leisure, Zagat Survey and even in the New York Magazine. Because of
these great reviews, we decided to give a try and share our reviews.
Steamed Pork/ Crabmeat Dumplings
"pork meat steamed bun. careful of the hot broth in the steamed bun."
"this is the crabmeat with pork meat steamed buns. Notice how the crab roe (yellow-color at the tip of the steamed bun."
Price: There are two different prices for the steamed buns. If you were to order a regular pork steamed buns, it will cost around $5. However, if you were to order a crabmeat with pork meat steamed buns, it will cost around $7. There are eight pieces per order and is marginally expensive. We ordered both steamed buns to give it a try.
Quality: The skin of the steamed buns was thin. Be careful when you eat the steamed buns. I almost scalded myself when I took a small bite. The hot broth in the steamed bun gushed out. The steamed buns must be dipped with the vinegar provided. The pork steamed buns were great. I liked it. However, the crabmeat with pork meat steamed buns were a little salty. After finishing 12 pieces of steamed buns, we were thirsty. You can give it a try if you have cravings for steamed buns.
Yang Chow Fried Rice
"the amount of fried rice is best shared with two persons."
"although the ingredients include green peas, prawn, egg and ham, the
fried rice was very salty. Do remember to drink more water."
Overall rating: 1.5/5
Price: Priced at around $8, you can have a decent meal for one.
Quality: The presentation of the fried rice did not match the taste of the dish. The dish had ham, egg and prawn as part of their ingredients. It was salty. Nah, miss it. Forgettable. In the end, we drank lots of water and tea to quench our thirst.
Overall rating: 1.5/5
Price: Priced at around $8, you can have a decent meal for one.
Quality: The presentation of the fried rice did not match the taste of the dish. The dish had ham, egg and prawn as part of their ingredients. It was salty. Nah, miss it. Forgettable. In the end, we drank lots of water and tea to quench our thirst.
Fresh Bacon with Preserved Vegetables (梅菜扣肉)
"the green vegetables tasted the best compared to the preserved vegetables and bacon."
Overall rating: 1.5/5
Price: Expensive for only a few pieces of bacon and lots of preserved vegetables at around $12.
Quality: The presentation was nice. The dish was very salty. The preserved vegetables and bacon were too salty. The only salvation was the steamed vegetables arranged around the dish as decorations. Nah, I don’t think you want to eat something that taste like a pile of salt. Very disappointing. In the end, we drank lots of water and tea to quench our thirst.
Overall rating: 1.5/5
Price: Expensive for only a few pieces of bacon and lots of preserved vegetables at around $12.
Quality: The presentation was nice. The dish was very salty. The preserved vegetables and bacon were too salty. The only salvation was the steamed vegetables arranged around the dish as decorations. Nah, I don’t think you want to eat something that taste like a pile of salt. Very disappointing. In the end, we drank lots of water and tea to quench our thirst.
Crispy Pepper Skin Duck
"the duck which looks more like a pigeon."
"I would forgo this and get two pieces of fried chicken drumsticks from AA Plaza for the price of $1.25."
Overall rating: 1.5/5
Overall rating: 1.5/5
Price:
Expensive for a half of a scrawny and dry duck priced more than $10. I
could have bought a fat and succulent duck from elsewhere.
Quality: The name of this dish sounded very interesting at that time. ‘Crispy’ and ‘Pepper’ are the two keywords that attracted me to make such an order. When the dish was served, I was very disappointed. The duck was small like the size of a pigeon. The flesh was dry and there was no crispiness and pepper in or on the duck. All I could taste was salt and more salt. Forgettable dish. In the end, we drank lots of water and tea to quench our thirst.
"the entrance of the restaurant. keep a lookout for the green signage."
Quality: The name of this dish sounded very interesting at that time. ‘Crispy’ and ‘Pepper’ are the two keywords that attracted me to make such an order. When the dish was served, I was very disappointed. The duck was small like the size of a pigeon. The flesh was dry and there was no crispiness and pepper in or on the duck. All I could taste was salt and more salt. Forgettable dish. In the end, we drank lots of water and tea to quench our thirst.
"the entrance of the restaurant. keep a lookout for the green signage."
Store layout: A montage of pictures taken with famous celebrities will
greet you when you enter the restaurant. The staff will hand you a queue
number. The restaurant is always crowded and people will usually queue
outside the restaurant. There are at least three rows of tables. Their
staff understand English and are polite and attentive.
Address: 136-21 37th Avenue, Queens, NY 11354, USA
Tel: 718-539-3838
Website: www.JoesShanghaiRestaurant.com
Overall rating: 2/5
Address: 136-21 37th Avenue, Queens, NY 11354, USA
Tel: 718-539-3838
Website: www.JoesShanghaiRestaurant.com
Overall rating: 2/5
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